Selecting Easter Picture Books For Children

By Iva Cannon


Spring is the time to remember to fill those baskets with trinkets, candy and goodies for all of the youngsters you know. Easter picture books for children also make great gifts for all of the little ones on your list. There are so very many story lines and themes that a parent or well-meaning friend can choose from. Write out the names and ages of all the youngsters that you will be buying for and then begin your shopping excursion.

Heavy cardboard versions are wonderful for all of the toddlers on your list. The words are short but sweet and the story line very simple. They can also have unique features that allow these small ones to feel with their tiny but inquisitive hands. The soft fur of a tiny rabbit, the rough back of a box turtle, and the soft coat of a baby calf can all come alive through touch when special textures are used on the pages of illustrations.

The larger sizes of the volumes with pages of illustrations and designs make wonderful presents for the kindergartners and preschoolers that you know. In the days and weeks before this holiday arrives, make a point to read to this sleepy heads every night before this special holiday arrives. They will always recall this time of their life as very memorable and unique. You can also take credit for expanding their creativity and imagination.

Easy-to-read versions are perfect for your elementary school readers. There are so many funny, adventurous, and true stories for them to page through and read on their very own. The illustrations can give them word cues and clues to help them with their new vocabulary. Have the older ones read aloud to the younger ones for practice and to provide special bonding times between young siblings.

Over-sized volumes can actually double as decorations in your home. Prop them on side tables, use them as centerpieces along with fresh flowers, and stack them on the coffee and side tables for holiday appeal. Look for the editions with colorful illustrations and unique illustrations.

Bunny rabbits seem to be the main theme of most of these holiday volumes as well as baby lambs and chicks. Accompany the gift with stuffed animals to match the reading materials inside the pages. Better yet, purchase hand puppets to make the stories and rhymes come alive.

Some of these editions can be of a religious nature, giving kids the history of how this holiday came about. The Bible accounts will engage and enlighten them and they can hear the same story every spring. Choose one to read during the holiday meal for a special touch and reminder of what this celebration is all about.

Buying these very special items will show that you care about these youngsters. They are personal gifts that speak to the heart especially if you have gone to the time and effort of choosing the absolutely perfect ones for the special little ones in your life. Wrap them as gifts or, if they are small enough, tuck them into a woven basket with other holiday treats and toys. After this holiday is over, pack them up and take out the ones you have stored for the summer months.




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